Dictionary

A stupid or undesirable person.

To cause (a person or animal) to become lame.

Example: 1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly.

Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.

Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.

Example: a lame leg, arm or muscle

(by extension) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.

Unconvincing or unbelievable.

Example: He had a really lame excuse for missing the birthday party.

A lamina; a thin layer or plate of material, as in certain kinds of armor.

(in the plural) A set of joined overlapping metal plates.

To shine.